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Korean Air Will No Longer Serve Cup Noodles to Economy Passengers Because of Turbulence

Turbulence has taken lives, caused injuries, and cost airlines lots of money. Now it’s responsible for economy passengers on Korean Air losing cup noodles. Read More: What to Know About Severe Turbulence That’s Wreaking Havoc on Flights Around the World Starting Aug. 15, South Korea’s flag carrier will cease its popular practice of serving instant ramen on request during long-haul economy flights to the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East, the airline announced on its website Thursday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In a statement to TIME, a spokesperson for Korean Air confirmed it has “renewed its in-flight snack service” and will “offer a variety of snacks such as sandwiches, corn dogs, and hot pockets” instead. “This decision is part of proactive safety measures in response to increased turbulence, aimed at preventing burn accidents,” the spokesperson said. Turbulence, while rarely causing in-flight injuries, can have varying effects on flights depending on intensity, ranging from a bumpy ride to structural damage on the plane.

 

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